Players like Igor Júlio
CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Júlio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Igor Júlio are Kaare Barslund, Marcel Hoffmeier, Álex Martín. Doppel rates Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) a 80/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kaare Barslund scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Igor Júlio embodies the archetype of a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional technical skills that allow him to effectively contribute to build-up play. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 31% of his positional peers, his top-tier metrics in touches, successful dribbles, and accurate final-third passes highlight his ability to control the game from the back. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, having missed significant time over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Touches, Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Igor Júlio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Marcel Hoffmeiersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 5 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 84 | 77 |
| 8 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Jayden Oosterwoldesimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 25 | €21m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Júlio
≈ 100% Igor Júlio · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Igor Júlio · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Igor Júlio · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Júlio?
By Doppel's fit score, Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) is the closest profile to Igor Júlio, with a 80/100 overall match. Marcel Hoffmeier and Álex Martín are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Júlio?
Yes. Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Igor Júlio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Igor Júlio's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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